RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Brandon Ingram added 26 and the Toronto Raptors won consecutive games for the first time this season by beating the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 117-104.

Late in the second quarter, Scottie Barnes took the battle to Giannis Antetokounmpo, finished the basket and flexed on him. It may have been the Raptors' only lasting highlight in what ended up being a loss.

The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Friday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, in an NBA Cup game. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Toronto Raptors begin their regular season against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Sportsnet. The matchup marks the first time the Raptors open the season on the road since 2011, during which they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-96 on Dec. 8 in a lockout-shortened season.

The October 15, 2025, preseason matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics carried as much intrigue for who wasn’t playing as for who was. Both teams were missing several key contributors, creating an opportunity for younger players and new ...

The Raptors announced on Tuesday that rookie Collin Murray-Boyles will miss the season opener with a right forearm strain. They also announced that Ja'Kobe Walter is out due to an illness. Murray-Boyles is the big bummer on this absence list. The 20-year old forward was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Allen isn’t the only opening night starter on the injury report. The Cavaliers will be without the services of Sam Merrill (hip contusion) in addition to still missing Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (broken foot). Donovan Mitchell is also questionable again with left hamstring tightness.

The Houston Rockets (1-2) and Toronto Raptors (1-3) meet Wednesday from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.